How to Put Weight on Thighs

Gaining weight in the thigh area is not easy. Similar to weight loss, when you gain weight, you have no control over how this weight will be distributed. However, there are steps you can take to make your thigh area appear larger and more toned.

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  Consume four to six small meals over the course of the day that each contain protein, carbohydrates and fat. Consuming more calories than you burn will make for healthy weight gain.

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  Supplement your diet with weight gain shakes, which you can find in local health food stores. These shakes are high in calories and protein and geared toward weight gain.

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  Join a local gym so you have no excuses not to workout. To control overall weight gain, you have to workout. You can also look into getting some home exercise equipment.

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  Incorporate at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise four days a week. This will help control overall weight gain. Running is a good way to balance the butt, thigh and stomach areas. Bicycling also targets the leg muscles.

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  Add leg exercises to your workout routine. Squats --- during which you bend the knees as if you were sitting in a chair before returning to starting position --- are the best thigh exercises you can do. Leg lifts and lunges are also good. You can make these exercises harder by holding weights in your hands. Many gyms have weighted leg machines that you can use. These leg exercises will increase the muscle mass in your thighs. Muscle weighs more than fat and will give the appearance of larger legs.